Ricochet Shuts Down Claim About AEW’s Locker Room Chaos

D-Von Dudley recently raised eyebrows after publicly claiming that AEW’s structure is a mess behind the scenes—but one of AEW’s newest stars isn’t letting that narrative go unchecked.

WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley claimed AEW talent is unhappy with who’s calling the shots and said Tony Khan isn’t keeping a firm grip on his company. Dudley, who had short-lived talks with AEW before things fell apart, suggested that frustration among talent is widespread—not just his personal opinion.

“I don’t know if I would’ve felt comfortable in AEW. There’s just certain things about the organization that I don’t like. And Tony Khan lets that happen. I think the talent is great, there’s no question about that. I’ve got friends in AEW and a lot of the talent in AEW have the same frustration that I see. They just wish that certain people wouldn’t be calling the shots and that Tony would take more control.”

He also criticized younger wrestlers for what he sees as a lack of respect for veterans:

“The business has changed tremendously. I feel, and so many other wrestlers feel this way, there’s a lack of respect from some of the younger talent… They weren’t taught the proper ways when coming into the business.”

But Ricochet isn’t letting those comments slide. The former WWE standout—who jumped ship to AEW—took to Twitter to issue a direct response, defending Tony Khan’s leadership.

“This is not true. If Tony wants something to happen/or not happen I promise you he will make the final decision.”

Ricochet’s statement is short but strong, directly pushing back against the idea that Khan has lost control of the AEW locker room. With AEW continuing to bring in high-profile stars, his words may serve as reassurance to fans who’ve been hearing more and more about alleged backstage dysfunction.

D-Von’s comments may reflect his experience, but Ricochet’s response shows that not everyone inside AEW shares the same view—and for now, Tony Khan still has loyal voices in his corner.

Do you believe Ricochet’s take—or is D-Von Dudley onto something? Drop your thoughts in the comments.